Whither ‘60 Minutes’? As turmoil unspools in public, CBS News show’s ultimate health is debated

NEW YORK — NEW YORK (AP) — “This is ‘60 Minutes,’” Harry Reasoner announced on Sept. 24, 1968, introducing his new CBS News show alongside fellow correspondent Mike Wallace. “It’s kind of a magazine for television.” He added: “We do think this is sort of a new approach.” More than a half-century and 58 seasons … Read more

Student who called out CBS at News Emmys says Scott Pelley ‘did the right thing’ amid network upheaval

Moments before Santiago Campos took the stage at the News & Documentary Emmy Awards in New York City to accept a CBS News-funded scholarship in front of some of the most powerful people in TV news, veteran “60 Minutes” correspondent Scott Pelley took the time to offer the high school senior some advice. Subscribe to … Read more

CBS News’ Bari Weiss addresses ‘unfortunate’ firing of Scott Pelley

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing CBS News’ Bari Weiss addresses ‘unfortunate’ firing of Scott Pelley 03:28 UP NEXT See Carson Daly Chug Beer From His Shoe Live on TODAY 01:02 Jenna and Sheinelle Give Kareem Rahma Their Subway Takes 10:30 What to Watch … Read more

Sam Forstag wins Democratic primary in Montana’s 1st Congressional District, CBS News projects

Democrat Sam Forstag won his party’s primary in Montana’s 1st Congressional District on Tuesday, CBS News projects.  The nonpartisan Cook Political Report rates the House race as likely Republican, but Democrats believe they have a chance to flip the open seat in November as they try to retake the majority for the final two years … Read more

CBS News’ Bari Weiss addresses ‘unfortunate’ firing of Scott Pelley

CBS News Editor-in-Chief Bari Weiss, speaking to network employees Wednesday about the firing of “60 Minutes” correspondent Scott Pelley, said newsroom leaders could not “find a way back” with the veteran journalist — a comment he flatly rejected in a statement of his own. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free … Read more

’60 Minutes’ Correspondent Scott Pelley Fired From CBS

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Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass will advance to the November election, CBS News projects

CBS News projects that incumbent Mayor Karen Bass will advance to the November election, while her opponents, Councilmember Nithya Raman and political newcomer Spencer Pratt, compete for the final spot. In California, only the top two vote-getters will move on to the November election. With ballots still being counted, Bass will need to wait to … Read more

State Sen. Scott Wiener advances to general election in race to succeed Pelosi in Congress, CBS News projects

Voters in San Francisco on Tuesday advanced state Sen. Scott Wiener in the race to succeed former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi in California’s 11th Congressional District, CBS News projects. The other candidate to advance has not yet been projected. Eight Democrats, two Republicans and one no party preference candidate ran to represent the 11th District, … Read more